Perseus book group publishing

Imprints at perseus include avalon travel publishing home to rick steves and the moon. People the following update about perseus book group was added to the original post on 101714. Hachette book group hbg has completed its acquisition of the perseus book group s publishing business. Hachette book group hbg has announced plans to buy the publishing business of perseus books group in the us, 18 months after an. The acquisition comes on the heels of the sale, earlier this week, of perseus publishing. Strategic solutions in global sales and distribution two rivers is a new york based book distributor committed to providing customized and consultative services to category leading publishers. The perseus books group believes that works of serious nonfiction and literary fiction are both necessary and desirable and that an innovative model of publishing can fill a void in todays marketplace. Perseus sale to hachette book group completed the bookseller. In 1997, harpercollins announced that it would merge basic books into its trade publishing program, effectively closing the imprint and ending its publishing of serious academic books. Perseus books is home to avalon travel, basic books, da capo, nation books. Explore the 75th anniversary of wwii with incisive biographies, reading recommendations, chronologies, and new insights from our historian authors. Seal press is an imprint of hachette book group, publishing feminist books that inspire and challenge readers, that build bridges in divisive times, and help us see the world in a new light. White house launches open ebooks program, opens world of digital reading to children. Ingram content group has acquired the distribution arm of the perseus books group for an undisclosed sum.

Perseus books is a hachette book group company, comprised of the imprints avalon travel, basic books, da capo press, hachette books, publicaffairs, running press, seal press, and westview press. Basic features of the portal are accessible to all visitors, including. Perseus books group was an american publishing company founded in 1996 by investor frank pearl. Hachette reaches new deal with perseus books the new. Perseus book group was founded in 1996 by venture capitalist frank pearl. Perseus publishing business was acquired by hachette book group. Dedicated to independent publishing for 40 years personalized service.

Dedicated to independent publishing for 40 years, pgw is one of the top book distribution companies in the world, backed by largest and most efficient sales network. The intern will gain handson experience and learn many of the ins and outs of the publishing. About perseus books group the perseus books group s mission is to enable independent book publishers to reach their potential, whether those publishers are perseusowned, joint ventures or owned by third parties. Search or browse book publishers by genre or location, contests and awards, and book and writing events. Directory of book publishers, literary awards, book events and more. Perseus also has a publishing partnership with the type media center called bold type books. It is an independent company that represents independent publishers. The internship program at perseus books group aims to provide an overall introduction to the book publishing industry.

It is a tribute to the standards, values, and flair of three persons who have served as mentors to countless reporters, writers, editors, and book people of. If you have a question about publicity or author appearances, please contact the appropriate. Publicaffairs is a publishing house founded in 1997. Perseus books perseus books is a hachette book group company, comprised of the imprints avalon travel, basic books, da capo press, hachette books, publicaffairs, running press, seal press, and. Last month, the bookseller reported that hbg had announced plans to buy the. Publicaffairs or publicaffairs books is an imprint of the perseus books group, an american book publishing company located in new york city and part of the hachette book group since 2016. Robust browse and searchtools, with faceted options to filter results. Hachette plans to make perseus a publishing division, which will be led by susan weinberg, the senior vice president and group publisher for perseus. The hachette book group has signed a binding agreement to acquire the nine publishing imprints of perseus books group and talks are. The perseus books group is an independent company committed to enabling independent publishers to reach their potential whether those publishers are. The perseus books group american literary translators association.

Common subjects search for books published by perseus books group. Perseus owned imprints include avalon travel, basic books, da capo press, lifelong books. Perseus books perseus books is a hachette book group company, comprised of the imprints avalon travel, basic books, da capo press, hachette books, publicaffairs, running press, seal press, and westview press. Perseus books is a hachette book group company, comprised of the imprints avalon travel, basic books, da capo press, hachette books, publicaffairs, running press, seal press, and. Please visit this link since your browser does not support frames. The perseus books group is an independent compall committed to enabling independent publishers to reach their potential. Perseus book group announced a number of changes in order to unify its publishing imprints and distribution. Perseus also has a publishing partnership with bold type books. About us since its founding in 1950, basic books has shaped public debate by publishing awardwinning books in history, science, sociology, psychology, politics, and current affairs. Imprints at perseus include avalon travel publishing home to rick steves and the moon guides, basic books, running press, publicaffairs and da capo press. Founded in 1996 by venture capitalist frank pearl, the perseus book group is an independent company committed to enabling independent publishers to reach their potential whether.

Imprints at perseus include avalon travel publishing home to rick steves and. Publishing history this is a chart to show the when this publisher published books. Perseus books group is listed in the following categories. That same year, basic was purchased by the newly created perseus books group. By using our website you agree to our use of these cookies. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. Founded in 1964 as a publisher of music books, da capo press became a general trade publisher in the mid1970s. Pgw sets the standard for integrated, fullservice distribution, providing independent publishers with essential tools and unmatched support from experienced, creative, and enthusiastic book experts. Perseus book group was founded by frank pearl in 1996 and became a part of the hachette book group in 2016. Today it has a wideranging list of mostly nonfiction titles. About us basic books basic books hachette book group. Popular book genres hachette book group hachette book. The sale was completed in april 2016, and the publishing business joined hbg as the perseus books publishing group. Thank you for taking the time to visit hachette book group.

It was named publisher of the year in 2007 by publishers weekly magazine for its role in taking on publishers formerly distributed by publishers group west and acquiring avalon publishing group. Since its founding in 1950, basic books has shaped public debate by publishing awardwinning books in history, science, sociology, psychology, politics, and current affairs. Once upon a time, perseus books group was a fun, innovative, upbythebootstraps amalgam of book publishers and book distribution services companies. The hachette book group has reached an agreement to buy the perseus books groups publishing business, 18 months after its previous. We appreciate your interest in our company, our books and authors, and our services. Hachette reaches new deal with perseus books the new york. Perseus books group and hachette book group announce major. Imprints include avalon travel, basic books, basic civitas, da. Perseus books is a hachette book group company, comprised of the. On sale now cry havoc cry havoc reminds us that the battle to preserve our democratic institutions is an enduring part of our national experience. The perseus books group is an independent company committed to enabling independent publishers to reach their potential whether those publishers are perseusowned, joint ventures or owned by third. Hachette book group 1290 avenue of the americas new york, ny 10104. Perseus books group and hachette book group announce major transaction.

The official home of penguin books usa, publishers of bestselling fiction, nonfiction, classics, and childrens books. It is an independent company that represents independent. If you would like to use part of a book, please fax the details of your request to 570 8397488 you may use the form that we provide. Hachette book group hbg has completed its acquisition of the perseus book groups publishing business. Basics list of influential authors includes stephon alexander, isaac asimov, edward baptist, zbigniew brzezinski, iris chang, richard feynman, and more. Publicaffairs, good books about things that matter.